Law Quick Reference Cheatsheet
Court Hierarchy — India
Essential Acts
| Act | Year | Subject |
|---|
|-----|------|---------|
| Indian Contract Act | 1872 | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer of Property Act | 1882 | Property |
| Sale of Goods Act | 1930 | Sale contracts |
| Companies Act | 2013 | Corporate law |
| BNS (replaced IPC) | 2023 | Criminal offences |
| BNSS (replaced CrPC) | 2023 | Criminal procedure |
| Constitution of India | 1950 | Fundamental law |
Fundamental Rights — Quick Summary
| Article | Right |
|---|
|---------|-------|
| 14 | Equality before law |
|---|---|
| 15 | No discrimination on race/religion/sex/caste |
| 16 | Equal opportunity in public employment |
| 19 | Six freedoms |
| 21 | Life and personal liberty |
| 21A | Free and compulsory education (6-14 years) |
| 22 | Protection against arbitrary arrest |
| 23 | Prohibition of human trafficking |
| 25-28 | Freedom of religion |
| 32 | Right to constitutional remedies |
Landmark Cases
| Case | Year | Significance |
|---|
|------|------|-------------|
| Kesavananda Bharati | 1973 | Basic structure doctrine |
|---|---|---|
| Maneka Gandhi | 1978 | Article 21 expanded — procedure must be just, fair |
| Vishaka | 1997 | Sexual harassment at workplace guidelines |
| K.S. Puttaswamy | 2017 | Right to privacy as fundamental right |
| NJAC | 2015 | Collegium system upheld |
CLAT Pattern 2024
•English (28-32): RC passages with inferential questions
•GK/Current Affairs (35-39): Legal events, constitution, national issues
•Legal Reasoning (35-39): Principle + fact scenario → conclusion
•Logical Reasoning (28-32): Analogies, series, assumptions
•Quantitative Techniques (13-17): Class 10 maths
Quick Reference Summary
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Key Information |
|---|
|------|----------------|
| Domain | See overview for full context |
|---|---|
| Primary Authority | Relevant regulatory body |
| Key Legislation | Main acts and regulations |
| Exam Weight | Check specific exam syllabus |
| Difficulty | Varies by subtopic |
Core Concepts to Remember
•Fundamental definitions and terminology
•Key regulatory framework and authority
•Important dates, numbers, and thresholds
•Exceptions and special cases
•Recent developments and amendments
Exam Tips
•Read every question twice before answering
•For MCQs: eliminate wrong options first
•For descriptive: structure > length
•Allocate time proportionally to marks
•Attempt all questions — no blanks
Last-Hour Revision Checklist
•[ ] Reviewed all key definitions
•[ ] Memorised important numbers and dates
•[ ] Practised at least 10 previous year questions
•[ ] Know the exceptions to main rules
•[ ] Checked for any recent amendments or news
Common Exam Questions Pattern
1.Definition-based: "What is X?" — give precise definition + example
2.Application-based: "In this scenario, what applies?" — identify rule + apply
3.Comparison: "Difference between X and Y" — tabular format preferred
4.Current affairs: "Recent development in X" — know last 6-12 months